branches
US /ˈbræn.tʃɪz/
UK /ˈbrɑːntʃ.ɪz/
複數名詞
1.
樹枝, 枝條
woody extensions growing from the trunk or main stem of a tree or shrub
範例:
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The bird built its nest on one of the highest branches.
鳥把巢築在最高的樹枝上。
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Strong winds broke several branches off the old oak tree.
強風折斷了老橡樹的幾根樹枝。
2.
分行, 分公司
local offices or stores belonging to a large company or organization
範例:
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The bank has several branches across the city.
這家銀行在全市有幾家分行。
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Our company is planning to open new branches next year.
我們公司計劃明年開設新的分公司。
3.
分支, 部門
divisions or subdivisions of a larger system or subject
範例:
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Biology has many branches, such as botany and zoology.
生物學有許多分支，例如植物學和動物學。
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The government has three main branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
政府有三個主要分支：立法、行政和司法。